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Understanding the Key 3D Printing File Formats

Understanding the various 3D printing file formats is crucial for achieving optimal results. Different file formats serve different purposes, each offering unique advantages depending on the complexity and requirements of the project. This article will introduce and compare the most common 3D printing file types. 1. STL (Standard Tessellation Language) File structure: STL files use triangular meshes to represent the surface of 3D objects. Each triangle is described by its three vertices, which are exp......

Sep 18,2024

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14 Useful 3D Print Ideas That Just Make Life Easier

(source: pexels) When people think of 3D printing, they often imagine hobbyist figurines or futuristic prototypes, but the real magic lies in the everyday. With the right file and a few grams of filament, you can solve the kind of small annoyances that pile up over time. Below are 14 useful 3D print ideas that can save you time, reduce clutter, and make life just a little more seamless. Whether you're an engineer, an organizer, or just someone who appreciates a good shortcut, these prints are worth ad......

OrcaSlicer vs Prusa, Bambu & Cura: All Features, Pros & Cons Compared

Orca Slicer is gaining fans fast, but is it really better than the slicers we’ve trusted for years? Whether you're troubleshooting stringy overhangs, dialing in support settings, or optimizing for speed, your slicer software plays a massive role in how your final print turns out. And with the growing popularity of Orca Slicer, especially among Bambu Lab users and tinkerers looking for more control, the question arises: how does it actually stack up against Cura, PrusaSlicer, and Bambu Studio? In this ......

Top 3D Printing Tips to Fix Quality Issues & Improve Every Print

(source: unsplash) Chasing flawless 3D prints isn’t about having the most expensive machine, it’s about understanding how every little tweak adds up. Dialing in quality takes a sharp eye, steady hands, and the willingness to experiment until the details fall into place. If you're tuning temperatures, adjusting slicer settings, or wondering if your build plate needs a reality check, this guide breaks down our top expert-approved ways to elevate your print quality. And here’s one golden rule before we b......

Learn the Design Rules for 3D Metal Printing

In 3D metal printing, even the most minor design missteps can lead to significant loss. You might have your CAD model ready, accounted for every dimension, and the ideal metal filament selected. But, what will you do if your part emerges from the printer, warped, distorted, or failed entirely? Designing for metal additive manufacturing is about understanding some physics: how heat affects the material, how supports interact with complex geometries, and how orientation can make or break your build. In ......

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Resin vs Filament 3D Printing: Which One Should You Choose?

Getting into 3D printing can feel a little like opening a toolbox without knowing what half the tools do. If you’ve ever stood between a resin printer and a filament printer, scratching your head, wondering which one’s for you, you’re not alone. Resin vs filament 3D printing is one of the most common beginner dilemmas. Each has its pros, cons, quirks, and learning curves. And choosing the right one can make all the difference in how enjoyable and successful your 3D printing journey becomes. In this gu......

Transparent & Clear 3D Printing Guide: Filaments, Tips & Tricks

(source: AI) Most “clear” 3D prints aren’t fooling anyone. They come out looking more like yellow frosted bathroom glass than crystal-clear acrylic. But don’t give up hope just yet. With the right materials, printer settings, and a little post-processing finesse, you can achieve that see-through, polished look that turns heads and gets the job done. So why does clear 3D printing matter? Because transparency isn’t just for show. Engineers use it to prototype fluid channels, optics labs print light guid......

Complete Guide to Selective Laser Melting Materials

Additive manufacturing continues to redefine industrial production, offering unmatched design freedom and material efficiency. One of the most advanced forms of metal 3D printing is Selective Laser Melting (SLM) , a technology that enables the fabrication of strong, complex components directly from digital files. For industries such as aerospace, medical, and automotive 3D printing, SLM delivers durable, high-performance parts using specialized SLM materials. This guide offers a detailed overview of w......

How 3D Printing is Driving the Future of the Automotive Industry

3D printing in the automotive industry is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a present-day reality reshaping how vehicles are designed, developed, and manufactured. From rapid prototyping and tooling to the production of lightweight structural components, automotive companies are increasingly adopting additive manufacturing technologies to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation. As the demand for customization, sustainability, and faster time-to-market grows, 3D printing is becom......

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Robert Feranec creates a customized keyboard: working with JLCPCB and JLC3DP

Robert Feranec is a well-known expert in hardware design. He founded FEDEVEL Academy, which helps engineers around the world learn circuit design and PCB production through online courses and teaching videos. As a content creator on YouTube, Robert shares tutorials, tips and tricks for hardware design, and has cultivated a large number of professionals and amateurs. In this video, Robert designs a customized keyboard for video editing. As one of the world's leading PCB manufacturers, JLCPCB is committ......

JLC3DP Collaborates with Retsetman: Exploring Innovative Mechanical Design with 3D Printing

3D printing technology is widely used in mechanical design, especially in the realization of unique mechanical designs. Through 3D printing, engineers can more flexibly create complex structures and achieve rapid prototyping of high-precision parts, thus accelerating design iterations. The cooperation between JLC3DP and mechanical design blogger retsetman is a typical case. In this cooperation, Retsetman designed two extremely creative projects: a high reduction ratio "nutation swing gear" and a uniqu......

JLC3DP helps CPSdrone explore deepwater mines

During adventure to explore deepwater mines, YouTube blogger CPSdrone built a DIY submarine to try to go deep into flooded uranium mines and record the deepwater scenes with a camera. In this project, JLC3DP, as a key sponsor, provided the submarine with customized 3D printed nylon parts, which use advanced SLS technology to enhance the submarine's design durability and deepwater performance. In CPSdrone's previous waterproof tests on 3D printed objects, JLC3DP also provided bloggers with high-quality......

JLC3DP provides 3D printed parts to GodFinger for RX-78 Gundam model

3D printed spliced parts have shown unique advantages in the production of model figures such as Gundam. First of all, it can accurately restore complex details, especially in models with such complex structures and extremely demanding appearance, each part can achieve millimeter-level accuracy. Second, the spliced parts allow the model to be assembled in a modular manner for easy transport, display, and modification without the need for permanent gluing. In addition, 3D printed spliced parts can also......